MonthSeptember 2011

Thanks and Keep It Up!

September 17, 2011

We’re about half way through the Fair and we could not be more excited about the generosity of our guests! Our canned food and book drives are kicking booty thanks to you guys. Book drive Thursdays, our first ever, have already received 9,748 books to be given away to local charities. Amazing! This is our…

Fair Food Friday: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies

September 16, 2011

You can hear your mother now—“Eat your fruits and vegetables.” This childhood chore becomes much easier when your fruits and vegetables are sourced from the Fair. Everything here is a little bit more fun—even our food! Take for example deep fried avocado. Friends Rosie, from West Covina, and Gino and Christine, from La Puente, couldn’t…

“Basque” in the Glory of this Great Festival

September 16, 2011

A Basque Village popped up today at the Fair. It’s part of the festival that celebrates the three influencing cultures on the Basque people—French, Spanish and Basque. And it’s happening from now until Sunday, Sept. 18. Each day celebrates a different part of the culture. Saturday showcases French culture with foods like Napoleons and éclairs…

Fashionably Fair

September 15, 2011

Aside from the fun of the carnival, great concerts, educational exhibits and cuddly animals, we also have great shopping with amazing products from around the world. The products include everything from the practical to the incredible. The two highlighted today are fashionable—one that’s creative and the other that’s doing good in Africa. Nail art is…